This restaurant has been independentlly owned and operated by Francisco Robles, originally from Salinas, for more…More than 20 years. It specializes in a few dishes, including fish tacos, chulups and chile rellenos. Additionally, it offers tasty agua fresca drinks like horchata, strawberry, mango and honey dew melon.</p> <p>Another attractive feature of this place is its fully stocked bar, which specializes in frozen margaritas with Patron Tequila. Customers can either eat inside or dine on the patio which is surrounded by a small garden and fountain. Inside, there are more than 15 tables and plenty of colorful and cultural murals to ponder.</p>

Beach Street Diner is a quintessential breakfast diner beloved by locals and road-weary truckers alike.…More Located in the industrial section of West Beach Street, Beach Street Diner offers a full breakfast and lunch menu. Favorites include their waffle varieties, including the bacon waffle and the nutty waffle, their veggie burger and the Santa Cruz Roasting Company coffee.</p> <p>The walls of the restaraunt are covered with truckers hats, giving Beach Street Diner a fun, down-home feeling. Be sure to come in early, though; Beach Street Diner closes at 1:30pm every day.</p> <p>-----</p> <p>The diner closed in December 2011. The recession led to its demise, local media reported.</p>

At the California Grill, located in the Freedom Centre, diners can order Amreican or Italian food. Some of its…More specialties include garlic bread, alfredo sauce, veal, Minestrone soup and corned beef and cabbage.</p> <p>The California Grill is a family-style restaurant with spacious booth seating to accommodate large groups. It also has a private banquet room, and there's no room charge for groups with 20 or more guests.</p>